Koate One Coat Door Oil DUO

A unique oil and wax combination engineered to nourish and protect all types of wooden interior doors. Ideal for hard and softwoods as well as Valchromat surfaces

It is a two component, single-layer Hardwax oil. Koate’s One Coat Door Oil is the product of a unique blend of natural oils and hard waxes, without the addition of harmful solvents. It augments the natural look and feel of wood, giving you a surface that is easy on the eye, yet protected from the wear-and-tear of everyday life.

Koate’s VOC-free approach offers a more planet-friendly option, compared to other more conventional door oils. The natural oil can be combined with Koate’s Creative Base and Colour Base, opening up a wide range of style options; helping you find your own unique finish.

Preparation

What is the best way to Prepare the wood surface before applying the product?

The recommend method of application is as follows:

1. Sand the surface to be treated thoroughly and evenly with 120 - 150 grit sia abrasive (if previously treated, remove all treatments completely).
2. Remove dust with a soft brush, paint brush or air hose.
3. If using a pre-treatment product from the Creative Base or Colour Base range, apply now following application instructions.

PRE-TREATMENT (If using)

1. Apply  Colour Base or Creative Base to wood surface, not to MDF or similar surfaces, according to the technical data sheet.
2. Lightly sand if necessary. Clean after sanding.

Oil Application - Wood surfaces

1. Mix A + B Component, add 20% B component to A component i.e., 1L A + 200ml B or 500ml A + 100ml B (Pot life is several days in closed pot after mixing).
2. Apply oil with scrubby pad or cotton cloth or floor/hand polisher with a white pad.
3. After 5 minutes remove excessive oil with cotton cloth. All excess oil must be removed to ensure the product dries
4. Surface will be touch dry after 2-3 hours. Dry in 24 hours.

What if the door is made from MDP or similar surfaces?

MDF & Similar Surfaces application process is as follows:

1. Mix A + B Component, add 20% B component to A component i.e., 1L A + 200ml B or 500ml A + 100ml B (Pot life is several days in closed pot after mixing).
2. Apply with white scotch pad or hand polisher with a specially developed pad.
3. Add oil to pad, start in one corner working the oil into the MDF surface.
4. Add oil to wet surface and work to the rest of the surface. Work wet to dry.
5. Excess oil can be removed with a soft sponge.

Important information: Used rags and pads with oil can cause spontaneous combustion.  When certain oils are exposed to air it combines with oxygen molecules, the reaction creates heat which can cause the cloth to ignite. Used pads and rags should therefore be immersed in water after use.

Aftercare

What is the best way to care and maintain the surface after Koate Door Oil has been applied?  

After 7 days after application, the treated surface can be cleaned with water and Koate Soap. The surfaces can be maintained with Koate Maintenance products.

For more information, please check the products data sheets.

Technical Information